WE round-up the weekend's action in Scottish League 2 where Berwick Rangers parted company with Ian Little in the wake of the defeat to Annan.

BERWICK last night sacked manager Ian Little on the back of Saturday’s defeat by Annan.

Josh Todd bagged a double for the visitors as they thumped the Wee Gers to leave them sitting third bottom.

It was the final straw for the Berwick hierarchy.

And in a statement on the club’s website chairman Brian Porteous said: “The board felt they had to act given we are third bottom and getting further adrift from a play-off spot.”

Annan took the lead when Matthew Flynn swept the ball home from inside the box.

The visitors moved further ahead with centre-back Steven Swinglehurst heading in a corner before Todd cleverly added a third.

On the hour Annan were four up when Scott Davidson’s cross was turned in by Todd.

Berwick got one back from the penalty spot through Lee Currie after Paul Currie was brought down by Ally Love.

Todd said: “We are starting to gain momentum.”

Elgin City 3 Clyde 1

KID keeper Stewart Black held his nerve against Clyde to help Elgin claim a vital win – but admitted he couldn’t catch a cold in the warm-up.

The 18-year-old made only his second senior start with No.1 Ray Jellema suspended and impressed as Shane Sutherland’s double and a Craig Gunn strike sealed victory.

Only a Scott Ferguson consolation stopped Black from keeping a clean sheet but the youngster feared the worst before kick-off after an attack of nerves. He said: “I went out for the warm-up and did a couple of dodgy things – I was all over the place.

“But once the game got going I was fine. I was disappointed not to get a clean sheet – and then I got booked just after their goal.

“One of their boys had a kick at me trying to get the ball and I wasn’t happy with him.”

Clyde dropped down to fourth with the loss and boss Jim Duffy said: “We were very poor defensively.”

It was all heat of the moment stuff.

“But I was happy with my performance and it was fantastic for the boys to get a win after three defeats.”

Jellema is likely to regain his jersey after the controversial sending off at Annan, but Black certainly exerted pressure with a strong display.

It was a pleasing day all round for City.

The Bully Wee forced a series of first half corners but it was Elgin who opened three minutes before the break.

Ally MacKenzie’s low cross set up Craig Gunn to slam in his 14th goal of the season.

Ex-Caley Thistle striker Shane Sutherland added a second home goal on 49 minutes, running on to a Mark Nicolson pass to fire home.

Three minutes later Sutherland bagged another, this time with a wildly-deflected shot which spun past grounded keeper Joe McGovern.

On 62 minutes, Scott Ferguson pulled one back for Clyde, turning his man before drilling low into the corner of the net.

But there was no way back for Clyde, who suffered their second straight defeat and dropped to fourth in the table.

Clyde manager Jim Duffy was very disappointed with the performance.

Duffy said: “It was pretty straightforward for Elgin, especially for the first two goals.

“Defensively from our point of view it was very poor.”

Queen's Park 0 Stirling Albion 1

MARK FERRY insists confidence is high at Stirling after his winner against Queen’s Park ensured their perfect start to 2014 continued.

The midfielder netted after just three minutes and it was enough to seal the victory as the Binos moved within five points of leaders Peterhead.

Ferry said: “It wasn’t much of a spectacle but we’re delighted with the victory.

“That’s two wins since the turn of the year so we need to push on from this. We’ve had to fight for the results and hopefully we can continue with a bit of confidence.”

Albion made their early breakthrough after sloppy play from Queen’s allowed Ferry to fire home unmarked from 12 yards. But chances were few and far between in a scrappy first half after Ferry’s strike.

Queen’s started the second half brightly and were unlucky not to grab an equaliser.

The Spiders had two late penalty claims but both were turned down as Stirling held on.

East Stirlingshire 2 Peterhead 0

DAVID GREENHILL put the seal on East Stirling’s win over league leaders Peterhead then targeted a play-off spot.

The Shire went into the Ochilview clash on the back of a barren run of just one win in nine games.

But they got it right by dumping the Blue Toon with Greenhill playing his part, adding the vital second.

Now he believes Shire’s promotion bid is back on track.

Midfield ace Greenhill said: “The aim is to get into the play-offs. That’s everyone’s hope and if we can sneak in, it will be a magnificent season for us.”

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A ROUND-UP of this weekend's action in League Two which saw Peterhead take on Queen's Park, Stirling Albion face Annan, Albion Rovers welcome Berwick, Clyde play East Stirling and Montrose visit Elgin.